Zelenskyy fires Ukraine's tech-savvy defense minister in government reshuffle
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has dismissed Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov as part of a government reshuffle. Fedorov, known for his focus on drone technology and innovation, faced internal friction with military leadership.
Why it matters
Changes in high-level defense leadership during an active conflict can signal shifts in military strategy and internal political priorities.
KYIV, Ukraine - Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has fired the country's popular defense minister, who pushed for innovation in the battlefield through the use of drones and turned the tables on Russia.
Mykhailo Fedorov, who served as Ukraine's defense minister for six months, was dismissed as part of a government reshuffle.
Parliament has already approved Zelenskyy's choice for prime minister, Serhii Koretskyi, former CEO of Naftogaz, the country's largest oil and gas company. Lawmakers must also approve Fedorov's replacement.
Ukraine invasion — explained Inside a secretive Ukrainian team launching deep drone strikes at Russia The defense minister's dismissal came just hours after Ukraine signed deals with the European Union to boost drone production. Last week, President Trump agreed during NATO's summit in Turkey to grant Ukraine the licence to produce missiles for the U.S.-made Patriot defense system to defend against Russia's ballistic missiles.
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